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The Last of Us review: HBO breaks Hollywood’s video game curse
The Last of Us is an engaging, occasionally magnificent video game adaptation. The post-apocalyptic drama premieres Sunday, January 15 on HBO.
A Man Called Otto review: Tom Hanks anchors a sweet drama
Tom Hanks brings his usual charisma to the new family drama A Man Called Otto. The film is set to be released nationwide on Friday, January 13.
Shin Ultraman review: an ultrastrong hit of nostalgia
Come for the giant monster brawls, but stay for Shin Ultraman's quirky cinematography and wonderfully retro aesthetic.
The Drop review: let it go
Hulu's The Drop wants to be more funny and insightful than it is, and it ultimately delivers a disappointing satire on love and relationships.
Kaina of the Great Snow Sea review: a riveting anime worth your time
Outside of some occasionally stiff animation and uninspired character designs, Crunchyroll's Kaina of the Great Snow Sea is a riveting dose of originality.
Trigun Stampede review: a promising CG reboot of a classic anime
Time will tell how it will progress, but Crunchyroll's Trigun Stampede series looks to be a promising reimagination of the beloved anime franchise.
M3GAN review: a silly, self-aware horror comedy
M3GAN is a flawed, but mostly successful horror comedy thriller. The film is now playing in theaters.
The Old Way review: Nicolas Cage elevates dusty Western
Nicolas Cage's first Western doesn't blaze any new trails, but it does receive fine performances from its lead and co-star Ryan Kiera Armstrong.
The Pale Blue Eye review: an unpredictable gothic thriller
Harry Melling steals the show as Edgar Allan Poe in Scott Cooper's spooky gothic thriller, The Pale Blue Eye. The film premieres Friday, January 6 on Netflix.
White Noise review: bold, strange, and disappointing
Noah Baumbach's White Noise is a bold but deeply flawed adaptation of Don DeLillo's classic 1985 novel of the same name. The film is streaming now on Netflix.
Broker review: A tender, affecting family drama
Parasite star Song Kang-ho stars in director Hirokazu Kore-eda's moving new South Korean drama, Broker. The film hits theaters on Monday, December 26.
Babylon review: the magic and misery of the movies
Damien Chazelle's Babylon is a sprawling, ambitious Hollywood epic. The film, which stars Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie, hits theaters on December 23.
1923 review: an unremarkable Yellowstone prequel
Despite starring both Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, the new Yellowstone prequel series, 1923, is already shaping up to be a forgettable drama.
Avatar: The Way of Water review: beautifully basic
James Cameron's long-awaited Avatar sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water, ups the ante visually but still puts spectacle over story.
Empire of Light review: A lackluster ode to the movies
Empire of Light is an ode to the movies that neither inspires nor rivets. It hits theaters on Friday, December 9.
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio review: Gorgeous, no strings attached
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio is an ambitious, beautiful adaptation of Carlo Collodi's tale with as much to offer adults as it has for younger audiences.
Yipee-ki-yay, Santa: Why is Die Hard a Christmas classic?
'Tis the season of Die Hard again, and while the film might not necessarily be a Christmas movie, it most certainly is a Christmas classic.
Hunt review: a confusing, but engaging spy thriller
Director Lee Jung-jae's Hunt is a thrilling, if occasionally confusing South Korean spy thriller. It is now playing in movie theaters and available on demand.
Violent Night review: David Harbour delivers merry season’s beatings
Violent Night delivers on its wild premise and then some, and offers a bloody-good Christmas action movie.
Bones and All review: A cannibal lovers movie with no heart
Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell lead director Luca Guadagnino's achingly romantic, occasionally horrifying new drama, Bones and All.
Wednesday review: making goth great again
Wednesday star Jenna Ortega and director Tim Burton craft a quirky gothic mystery for Netflix that's monstrously fun.
The Menu review: an unpredictable and viciously funny thriller
Starring Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy, The Menu is an unpredictable, often viciously funny thriller that skewers the wealthy elite and foodie culture.
1899 review: an engrossing, yet frustrating sci-fi Netflix series
Netflix's 1899 is an involving and visually stunning, but often narratively frustrating sci-fi drama.
The Wonder review: Florence Pugh shines in an Irish gothic mystery
Florence Pugh gives one of her best performances to date in Sebastián Lelio's new gothic mystery, The Wonder. The film premieres November 16 on Netflix.
The Santa Clauses review: right-wing Santa is weird
The Santa Clauses, Disney's revival of The Santa Clause franchise, has the potential to be a welcome gift or the TV equivalent of an old fruit cake.
The English review: an occasionally transcendent Western
The English is an occasionally transfixing Western that's elevated by Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer's performances.
All Quiet on the Western Front review: War is hell (but beautiful to look at)
All Quiet on the Western Front is anti-war, but it also knows that peace can't be maintained forever.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever review: treading water
It offers a powerful tribute to Chadwick Boseman, but Black Panther: Wakanda Forever sometimes feels like an MCU movie drowning in uncertainty.
My Father’s Dragon review: one for the kids
An excellent cast and strong dramatic moments lift this Netflix adaptation of My Father's Dragon above its simple animation and fuzzy storytelling.
Mythic Quest season 3 review: third time’s still the charm
Although it slips into too-familiar territory now and then, season 3 of Mythic Quest keeps the bar high for the smart, superbly crafted Apple TV+ series.
Inside Man review: A quick and fun Netflix crime show (just ignore the plot holes)
The Netflix limited series Inside Man is a bingeable, engrossing mystery with too many plot holes and not enough time to fill them.
My Policeman review: an introspective, static drama
My Policeman is an introspective drama that is undercut by Emma Corrin and Harry Styles' disappointing performances. The film is streaming now on Prime Video.
Enola Holmes 2 review: Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill carry superb sequel
Enola Holmes 2 stars Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill make a wonderful team in a fun, funny sequel to Netflix's 2020 film.
One Piece Film Red review: A colorful action-musical anime
One Piece Film: Red's by-the-numbers formula doesn't quite make it stand out, but it's a visual show-stopper and loving expansion of Oda's world.